Gable Grants Program

Overview

_NOTE:_ _There is one annual application period based on organization type:_

* _Community and technical colleges: March 1, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. EST through March 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST._
* _By invitation only:_
* _Community-based nonprofit organizations: Aug. 1, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. ESTthrough Aug. 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST._
* _National nonprofit organizations: Sept. 1, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. EST through Oct. 1,
2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST._

The United States is experiencing a significant labor shortage within the skilled trades industry. Studies show that 88% of contractors report trouble finding skilled workers, and an estimated 501,000 new skilled tradespeople will be needed to meet demand in 2024 alone.

The Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants program is a 5-year, $50 million commitment to train 50,000 job-ready skilled tradespeople to build a stronger infrastructure that supports our communities for the long term. From 2023-2028, community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofit organizations across the country can apply for grants to recruit, train and employ the future skilled trades workforce

Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Currently offer sustainable, scalable skilled trades education programs for postsecondary aged adults with an emphasis on appliance repair, carpentry/construction, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or plumbing.
* As part of their educational and/or support programs, recruit, train and prepare participants including, but not limited to, the following:
* Women
* People of color
* Individuals living in rural areas
* Individuals who are justice-involved and/or participating in second chance programs
* Qualify as a community-based nonprofit organization or community and technical college in the United States as follows:
* Community-Based Nonprofit Organization A nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Interna Revenue Code.
* Community & Technical Colleges A community or technical college that is a public institution of higher education a defined in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act, and at which the associate degree is primarily the highest degree awarded. Must also be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that has been recognized by the United States Department of Education over the course of the grant.
* Foundations that raise private funds on behalf of community and technical colleges are eligible to apply during this cycle.

Ineligibility

* The Lowe’s Foundation will not consider requests to fund:
* Individuals
* Organizations that discriminate, including but not limited to, on the basis of race, religion gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, country of origin, citizenship veteran or disability status
* Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in programs that are non-sectarian, benefit a broad base of the community and have a separate 501(c)(3) designation
* Political action committees, candidates, causes and lobbying
* Labor, alumni, or fraternal groups
* Recreation, athletic or sports teams, programs, or leagues
* For-profit entities, including small businesses
* Endowment funds
* High school programs that serve K-12 students